Adding fog to a certain area? in Mapping

Created on: April 16, 2014, 09:33:26 pm

How am I able to add fog to a certain area of the map? I would like it so you are unable to see through the fog (I wont be allowing players to enter the part that has fog.) Here is an example of where I want the fog:

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(Behind the trees)

Thanks.

Reply #1 on: April 16, 2014, 09:48:44 pm

daedra descent
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Either use UGX Easy FX, or use my fx function:

add this to your MAPNAME.gsc

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fx_start()
{
	fx_init(level._effect["zombie_fog"], "amb_long");	
}
fx_init(fx, key)
{
	if(isdefined(fx) && isdefined(key) )
	{
		fx_spawn = getentarray(key, "targetname");

		for( i = 0; i < fx_spawn.size; i++ )
		{
			playfx(fx, fx_spawn[i].origin);
		}
	}
}

in MAPNAME_FX.gsc make sure this is included:

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level._effect["zombie_fog"] 	  		      = loadfx("env/smoke/fx_fog_zombie_amb");

Place script_origins wherever you want fox with the targetname of "amb_long".

EDIT: the level affect was the _short version. fixed.

Last Edit: April 16, 2014, 09:50:42 pm by daedra descent

Reply #2 on: April 16, 2014, 10:21:04 pm

Quote from: daedra descent on April 16, 2014, 09:48:44 pm

Either use UGX Easy FX, or use my fx function:

add this to your MAPNAME.gsc
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fx_start()
{
	fx_init(level._effect["zombie_fog"], "amb_long");	
}
fx_init(fx, key)
{
	if(isdefined(fx) && isdefined(key) )
	{
		fx_spawn = getentarray(key, "targetname");

		for( i = 0; i < fx_spawn.size; i++ )
		{
			playfx(fx, fx_spawn[i].origin);
		}
	}
}
in MAPNAME_FX.gsc make sure this is included:
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level._effect["zombie_fog"] 	  		      = loadfx("env/smoke/fx_fog_zombie_amb");
Place script_origins wherever you want fox with the targetname of "amb_long".

EDIT: the level affect was the _short version. fixed.

I tried that however, the fog doesn't seem to show

I haven't received any errors when compiling and running, do I add the

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level._effect["zombie_fog"] 	  		      = loadfx("env/smoke/fx_fog_zombie_amb");

under

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precache_createfx_fx()

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precache_scripted_fx()

And also how many origins should I add per area?

(Here's what I have done so far)

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(in mapname.gsc)

(under

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precache_scripted_fx()

)

Reply #3 on: April 16, 2014, 10:54:15 pm

daedra descent
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Quote from: Suffocating Edge on April 16, 2014, 10:21:04 pm

I tried that however, the fog doesn't seem to show I haven't received any errors when compiling and running, do I add the
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level._effect["zombie_fog"] 	  		      = loadfx("env/smoke/fx_fog_zombie_amb");
under
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precache_createfx_fx()
or
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precache_scripted_fx()
And also how many origins should I add per area?

(Here's what I have done so far)
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(in mapname.gsc)

(under
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precache_scripted_fx()
)
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i have it under:

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precache_createfx_fx()

but it shouldn't really matter.

try calling the precache function likeso:

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maps\MAPNAME_fx::precache_createfx_fx();

under

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/*--------------------
	 FUNCTION CALLS - POST _Load
	----------------------*/
	level.zone_manager_init_func = ::dlc3_zone_init;
	level thread DLC3_threadCalls2();

Quote

And also how many origins should I add per area?

Don't know for sure. The fog that i use isn't that thick so you may want to try other FX's and see how well they work.

Last Edit: April 16, 2014, 11:01:20 pm by daedra descent

Reply #4 on: April 16, 2014, 11:14:29 pm

Quote from: daedra descent on April 16, 2014, 10:54:15 pm

i have it under:
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precache_createfx_fx()
but it shouldn't really matter.

try calling the precache function likeso:
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maps\MAPNAME_fx::precache_createfx_fx();
under
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/*--------------------
	 FUNCTION CALLS - POST _Load
	----------------------*/
	level.zone_manager_init_func = ::dlc3_zone_init;
	level thread DLC3_threadCalls2();
Don't know for sure. The fog that i use isn't that thick so you may want to try other FX's and see how well they work.

So, I tried adding that code under:

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/*--------------------
	 FUNCTION CALLS - POST _Load
	----------------------*/
	level.zone_manager_init_func = ::dlc3_zone_init;
	level thread DLC3_threadCalls2();

And I got this error:

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(I have no idea...)

When I remove that line, the map works again, but no fog

Last Edit: April 16, 2014, 11:15:46 pm by Suffocating Edge

Reply #5 on: April 16, 2014, 11:16:22 pm

animallover
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If all else fails just try adding more to the background and adding in a black or white cloud into the map! Thats how i got my 'fog' in mine.. And it looks nice

Reply #6 on: April 16, 2014, 11:20:34 pm

daedra descent
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Quote from: Suffocating Edge on April 16, 2014, 11:14:29 pm

So, I tried adding that code under:
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/*--------------------
	 FUNCTION CALLS - POST _Load
	----------------------*/
	level.zone_manager_init_func = ::dlc3_zone_init;
	level thread DLC3_threadCalls2();
And I got this error:
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(I have no idea...)
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When I remove that line, the map works again, but no fog

That isn't my scripts fault O.o

What does developer give for the error?

Reply #7 on: April 16, 2014, 11:22:44 pm

Quote from: animallover on April 16, 2014, 11:16:22 pm

If all else fails just try adding more to the background and adding in a black or white cloud into the map! Thats how i got my 'fog' in mine.. And it looks nice

I have an idea for a certain part of the map that would look really good with actual fog

I will keep trying and looking at the code given to me so far.

See if I can get it working in my map.

Quote from: daedra descent on April 16, 2014, 11:20:34 pm

That isn't my scripts fault O.o

What does developer give for the error?

That's on developer 1

Last Edit: April 16, 2014, 11:23:44 pm by Suffocating Edge

Reply #8 on: April 16, 2014, 11:25:56 pm

daedra descent
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Quote from: Suffocating Edge on April 16, 2014, 11:22:44 pm

I have an idea for a certain part of the map that would look really good with actual fog I will keep trying and looking at the code given to me so far. See if I can get it working in my map.

That's on developer 1

right, what does it say in the console?

Reply #9 on: April 16, 2014, 11:33:47 pm

Quote from: daedra descent on April 16, 2014, 11:25:56 pm

right, what does it say in the console?

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EDIT:

There may be a slight possibility that I removed the fog FX whilst working on my test map for some scripts. Are there any zone_source ^etc files that I should check to see if I commented them out?

Last Edit: April 16, 2014, 11:44:06 pm by Suffocating Edge

Reply #10 on: April 16, 2014, 11:42:27 pm

daedra descent
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Quote from: Suffocating Edge on April 16, 2014, 11:33:47 pm

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nevermind MAPNAME_fx then, put the loadfx code inside fx_start();, should (hopefully) work all the same.

I have no idea whats causing the bad token, the code DOES WORK the way i said:

Post Merge: April 16, 2014, 11:50:49 pm

Quote from: Suffocating Edge on April 16, 2014, 11:33:47 pm

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EDIT:

There may be a slight possibility that I removed the fog FX whilst working on my test map for some scripts. Are there any zone_source ^etc files that I should check to see if I commented them out?

The fx include is in _zombiemode i think.

Last Edit: April 16, 2014, 11:50:49 pm by daedra descent

Reply #11 on: April 16, 2014, 11:55:33 pm

Ok, still not working

I will check out UGX Easy Fx

Last Edit: April 17, 2014, 12:04:04 am by Suffocating Edge

Reply #12 on: April 17, 2014, 12:04:22 am

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Quote from: Suffocating Edge on April 16, 2014, 11:55:33 pm

Ok, still not working
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	// level.DLC3.myFX = ::preCacheMyFX;
Is commented, should I 'uncomment' it?

That function was removed. it originally had a loadfx for snow in it... try creating the function and adding the loadfx to it, might work IDK. Kinda out of ideas.

did you recompile your entire map after re adding the fx by chance?

Reply #13 on: April 17, 2014, 12:09:15 am

Quote from: daedra descent on April 17, 2014, 12:04:22 am

That function was removed. it originally had a loadfx for snow in it... try creating the function and adding the loadfx to it, might work IDK. Kinda out of ideas.

did you recompile your entire map after re adding the fx by chance?

Yes.

The only reason I can think of for this not working is that I have removed some FX after getting the limit in my test map. Other than that, I have no clue, I'm sure I'm doing it right.

Reply #14 on: April 17, 2014, 12:21:36 am

daedra descent
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Quote from: Suffocating Edge on April 17, 2014, 12:09:15 am

Yes.

The only reason I can think of for this not working is that I have removed some FX after getting the limit in my test map. Other than that, I have no clue, I'm sure I'm doing it right.

One final effort... try adding this to your MAPNAME.csv in zone source:

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// fog at edge of level
fx,env/smoke/fx_fog_zombie_amb
fx,env/light/fx_ray_sun_sm_short

i'm completely out of ideas now... lol

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